Today, On 23rd August, The Calcutta High Court transferred the investigation into financial irregularities at RG Kar Hospital from the state’s SIT to the CBI, emphasizing the need for a thorough and impartial probe. Concerns were raised about potential delays and inefficiencies in having multiple agencies involved. The court also questioned the delay in forming the SIT and approved polygraph tests on individuals involved in recent criminal activities.
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Today, Sanjoy Roy, accused in Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, has been sent to 14-day judicial custody after his CBI custody ended. The court has approved the administration of a polygraph test on him and four others connected to the case. Polygraph tests are used to assist investigators in their inquiries, although their results are not admissible in court.
The Supreme Court has requested a response from bar leader Rajiv Khosla regarding a petition by former Delhi district court judge Sujata Kohli, challenging the Delhi High Court’s decision to exonerate Khosla in a contempt case. Khosla’s discharge was based on insufficient evidence to prove guilt. The case will be reviewed in three weeks.
Today(on 2nd August), The Calcutta High Court has mandated the preservation of all documents and CCTV footage related to the elections in West Bengal’s Ghatal Lok Sabha constituency. This directive will be in place until the resolution of the election petition by BJP candidate Hiranmay Chattopadhyaya.
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Today, On 1st August, Delhi’s Tis Hazari Court granted bail to Manuj Kathuria, the SUV driver involved in the deaths of three UPSC aspirants. The court had initially denied his bail plea, stating the serious nature of the allegations against him. The incident occurred when his actions allegedly caused flooding at a coaching institute’s basement.
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Today On 1st August, Khalid Saifi contested an attempt to murder charge in connection with the Delhi riots case at the Delhi High Court. His legal team argued that the charge lacks evidence, especially since the Arms Act charges were dropped and no weapon was recovered. The court expressed reluctance to dismiss the plea, citing witness statements placing Saifi at the scene.
Today, The Calcutta High Court Bar Association has decided to refrain from participating in judicial proceedings after lawyer Sourav Mandal was reportedly assaulted by a police sub-inspector. The Association demands the immediate suspension of the delinquent officer and the appropriate punishment of the responsible police personnel. Mandal has lodged a complaint and provided medical evidence to support his case.
Today(on 16th July),Delhi Police have filed a detailed chargesheet against Bibhav Kumar in the Swati Maliwal assault case. Kumar, a close aide to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, has been remanded to judicial custody until July 30, facing serious IPC charges including assault, intimidation, and offenses against women’s dignity.
A Mumbai court convicted 65-year-old Kailash Singh for kicking a dog to death, sentencing him under the IPC and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The court imposed a Rs. 30,000 fine, emphasizing strong evidence of guilt. The accused’s self-defense claim was dismissed, serving as a deterrent for future cruelty.
Today, On 2nd July, the father and grandfather of a Pune teenager involved in the Pune Porsche crash granted bail in a case related to the kidnapping of their family driver. Vishal Agarwal faces separate allegations of evidence tampering by swapping the minor’s blood sample with his mother’s to avoid alcohol detection. Multiple ongoing cases involve allegations of pressure on the driver and potential evidence tampering.